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Buskers Puppet (Jig Doll)
American Folk Art buskers puppet. Carved and painted jig doll/dancing figure of carved and painted softwood, partially or fully of reused crates, etc., of fairly unusual form having a standing figure in a white jacket and matching white shoes, and mounted to a stand having a vertical support behind the figure on which a rod with string can be rested to make the figure dance.
These were often used by street performers during the 1930s accompanied by music and a "bowl" for a tip.
Signed and dated on the underside "J. EVERHART / MARCH 4 / 1937". Retains the original paint-decorated surface. Dated 1937. Very good overall condition with minor typical wear to the surface. 13 1/2" H, 4" x 10" base.
PERIOD: Early 20th Century
ORIGIN: Unknown, United States
SIZE: 13 1/2" H, 4" x 10" base
American Folk Art buskers puppet. Carved and painted jig doll/dancing figure of carved and painted softwood, partially or fully of reused crates, etc., of fairly unusual form having a standing figure in a white jacket and matching white shoes, and mounted to a stand having a vertical support behind the figure on which a rod with string can be rested to make the figure dance.
These were often used by street performers during the 1930s accompanied by music and a "bowl" for a tip.
Signed and dated on the underside "J. EVERHART / MARCH 4 / 1937". Retains the original paint-decorated surface. Dated 1937. Very good overall condition with minor typical wear to the surface. 13 1/2" H, 4" x 10" base.
PERIOD: Early 20th Century
ORIGIN: Unknown, United States
SIZE: 13 1/2" H, 4" x 10" base
$2,000.00
Buskers Puppet (Jig Doll)—
$2,000.00
Description
American Folk Art buskers puppet. Carved and painted jig doll/dancing figure of carved and painted softwood, partially or fully of reused crates, etc., of fairly unusual form having a standing figure in a white jacket and matching white shoes, and mounted to a stand having a vertical support behind the figure on which a rod with string can be rested to make the figure dance.
These were often used by street performers during the 1930s accompanied by music and a "bowl" for a tip.
Signed and dated on the underside "J. EVERHART / MARCH 4 / 1937". Retains the original paint-decorated surface. Dated 1937. Very good overall condition with minor typical wear to the surface. 13 1/2" H, 4" x 10" base.
PERIOD: Early 20th Century
ORIGIN: Unknown, United States
SIZE: 13 1/2" H, 4" x 10" base
